Students & New Grads» Looking for a job?» How to accept or decline a job offer» Decline a job offer appropriately There are different reasons why you might have to decline a job offer. It could be because you found another position that better fits your career goals, maybe the salary or other job conditions were not […]
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Understand your employment contract
Students & New Grads» Looking for a job?» How to accept or decline a job offer» Understand your employment contract An employment contract is a legal document/agreement that both you and the employer sign. It includes different features of employee and employer relationship based on the position itself, the organization’s policies and procedures, and the laws governing […]
Negotiate salary and benefits
Students & New Grads» Looking for a job?» How to accept or decline a job offer» Negotiate salary and benefits Receiving a job offer is a great accomplishment and can be an exciting time. It could also bring some concerns in terms of your expectations, both financially and professionally, and negotiating with the employer might resolve these […]
Understand dining etiquette for interviews involving food
Students & New Grads» Looking for a job?» How to attend an interview» Understand dining etiquette for interviews involving food Wondering what all those forks are for? Which glass is for water and which glass is for wine? How do you shake hands at a networking event if you have a plate in one hand and […]
Dress for interview success
Students & New Grads» Looking for a job?» How to attend an interview» Dress for interview success Part of interview success is looking the part...but sometimes a student budget doesn't allow for a professional wardrobe. Career Centre Resources Worksheets Attire: Does It Really Matter What You Wear? [PDF - 154 kB] Body Language: Positive & Receptive vs. Negative […]
Follow up after an interview
Students & New Grads» Looking for a job?» How to attend an interview» Follow up after an interview The interview may be over but you still have some work to do! Here are a few tips for wrapping up your interview and continuing to make a good impression on your interviewer(s): Once you arrive home after the […]
Prepare for an interview
Students & New Grads» Looking for a job?» How to attend an interview» Prepare for an interview The day of your interview can be nerve-wracking but if you're well prepared, you'll be more likely to arrive feeling confident. Here are a few tips to help make the interview go more smoothly: Make sure your clothes are appropriate, […]
Develop your interview skills
Students & New Grads» Looking for a job?» How to attend an interview» Develop your interview skills It's natural to feel nervous at an interview. The best way to alleviate your anxiety and come across as confident and knowledgeable is to prepare ahead of time and practice, practice, practice! Some basic questions to ask yourself before preparing […]
Target your documents to a specific opportunity
Students & New Grads» Looking for a job?» How to write a resumé and cover letter» Target your documents to a specific opportunity Many students panic at the prospect of not finding immediate employment and apply for any and every job that bears even a remote resemblance to their experience or skill set. This is a mistake […]
Write an engaging cover letter
Students & New Grads» Looking for a job?» How to write a resumé and cover letter» Write an engaging cover letter Your cover letter should never read like a form letter! It's your first introduction to an employer so be sure that it is targeted, outlines your skills and experience as they relate to the particular job […]
